By far the most common conversation we have with the folks we interview is about work-life balance. Starting a business or pursuing a creative career makes finding work life balance really tough because there is no clear start and end to one’s work day. We’ve shared some of our conversations on the topic below.

Kisha Lee | Spiritual Teacher & Master Healer

In my twenties, I pursued the “American Dream” to some degree. Right after high school, I became an apprentice at a high-end hair salon in an affluent area of Atlanta. I had a thriving career as a hairstylist, as well as a platform artist at hair shows, a salon educator for several professional hair companies with experience in product development. I had my son at the age of 20. I bought my first house with my son’s father at the age of 23. We had new cars, picket fence, etc. Read more>>

Pozzie Mazerati | Music Artist I Actress I Content Creator

I’m really focused on prioritizing a healthy work life balance as I prepare to become a wife this year. And honestly speaking prioritizing myself and my partner over work has been very rewarding. When you’re not obsessing over success there’s less resistance so success simply flows a lot easier. Read more>>

Nicky Sunshine | Comedian and Comedy Club Owner

I had a child in 2021 so my focus has been on him for a year and a half even though I still had to work. There is no balance- sometimes you have to give more time and energy to one thing over the other. It’s never 50/50 Read more>>

Abba Parrott | Dance instructor

Work life balance has just recently, over the last four years, gotten really tricky. Prior to being married and having babies I was 100 percent dedicated to work and work only! I was in the hustle, and dance was my one true love. Once I got married I found myself trying to figure out ways to stay dedicated to my craft, but also now be a wife (and later a mom). Being a mom and wife has brought me so much joy, joy that I didn’t know existed. I feel like I’ve finally figured out a routine of being able to balance work while still being an amazing mom and wife. Read more>>

Jamesha Hodge-Holmes | Eminence Candle Scents Owner

When I first created my brand, I initially found it extremely difficult to juggle my work, school, and entrepreneur life. After putting in 8-9 hours triaging patients, to arrive home and study for another couple of hours…I was physically and mentally drained to put any energy into my brand. I was finally able to find a healthy balance between work, school, and growing my brand from the advice of several of my mentors. Through constant communication, they motivated me by holding me accountable on my entrepreneurial tasks and goals. By having an encouraging circle of positive energy, I was able to find and maintain that work life balance. Read more>>

Mika Ortiz | Entertainer & Entrepreneur

Balance plays a major role in everything I do. You have to learn how to manage time and schedule, when it comes to your daily routines; while Also making time for the ones you love. Having Balance in a healthy nutrition and making a daily schedule is your daily responsibility. Read more>>